San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago FC Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | MLS 2024

The Goonies are having a horrible season.

San Jose Earthquakes find themselves in a poor state after gathering just one point in the last nine matches. They are bottom of the MLS Western Conference table and are losing faith in their performances. The defence has been all over places in these matches and the attackers failed to find the back of the net. Time is running out for Ian Russell’s team as the final series plays-offs seem to be going out of reach. 

Chicago Fire FC secured a dramatic win in their previous match as they got the better of Philadelphia in an exciting 4-3 win. They were on the verge of losing the match until their star striker stepped up to net the winner in the added minutes. There were exciting scenes in the stadium after Hugo Cuypers dispatched the winning goal. They now have an incredible chance to build on that as they take on a struggling team. 

Kick-Off:

Monday, 8 July 2024 at 1:30 AM UK

Monday, 8 July 2024 at 6:00 AM IST

Location: PayPal Park

Form

San Jose Earthquakes (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-L

Chicago Fire FC (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Cristian Espinoza (San Jose Earthquakes) 

Cristian Espinoza is one of the most trustworthy players in the squad who has shown his loyalty to them. This is his sixth season with the club after making his debut in 2019. He continues to be the difference maker in the team after registering three goals and adding another nine. His creativity will be a huge asset for the team in this match after creating 57 chances for them so far. 

Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC)

Chicago Fire FC have pulled an impressive signing in the form of Hugo Cuypers who continues to deliver the goods for the team. After his impressive stint with Gent in Belgium, he was signed with plenty of expectations. Cuypers has risen to the occasion by registering nine goals from the opening matches. He scored a brace in the last match to give his side all three points. 

Match Facts

• San Jose Earthquakes have lost six consecutive matches in a row
• Chicago FC secured a thrilling 4-3 win over Philadelphia last match
• San Jose Earthquakes have conceded the most penalties this season (7) 

⁠San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago Fire FC: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Chicago Fire FC to win – 2/1 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 4/9 with Betfair
• Tip 3: Total goals under 3.5 – 6/10 with William HILL

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Injury & Team News

San Jose Earthquakes will miss the services of Carlos Akapo, Bruno Wilson, and Jamar Ricketts. Goalkeepers Daniel and James Marcinkowski are also sidelined with their recovery timeline still unknown. 

Chicago Fire FC will miss the services of Tobias Salquist and Chase Gasper in this MLS tie as both defenders are going through their recovery phase. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 13

San Jose Earthquakes– 6

Chicago Fire FC– 5

Draw – 2

Predicted Lineup

⁠San Jose Earthquakes predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Yarbrough (GK); Munie, Rodrigues, Beason, Costa; Yueill, Skahan, Tsakiris; Espinoza, Judd, Kikanovic

Chicago Fire FC predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Brady (GK); Souquet, Omsberg, Czichos; Arigoni, Acosta, Gutierrez, Herbers, Dean; Cuypers, Haile-Selassie

Match Prediction for ⁠San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago Fire FC

The visitors have a great chance to grab all three points against a struggling San Jose Earthquakes who have gathered just one point in the previous nine matches. Chicago Fire will be in high confidence after securing an impressive 4-3 win over Philadelphia. We expect the away team to collect the three points here. 

Prediction: ⁠San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Chicago Fire FC

Telecast for ⁠San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago Fire FC

All MLS 2024 matches are telecasted on Apple TV worldwide.

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